Juveniles convicted as Youthful Offenders can receive adult prison or House of Correction sentences, a commitment to the Department of Youth Services (DYS) to age 21 or a combination of a commitment to DYS to age 21 and a suspended adult sentence.
When minors' poor choices lead to a criminal conviction, it can have a devastating impact on their future. While penalties may be less severe than an adult would face, the criminal record and repercussions may follow them well into adulthood and lead to unintended consequences.
The Law Office of Bruce J. Patryn seeks to freeze the moment in time and legally intervene to provide a path to a different future. Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, we practice in juvenile courts of Hampden County and Hampshire County. We also practice in Superior Court on behalf of youths transferred to the adult judicial system for serious felony offenses.
Contact our juvenile law attorney for experienced defense if a son or daughter is charged with:
· Drug possession or sale
· Minor in possession of alcohol
· Underage drinking and driving (under 21)
· Physical assault and battery (fights at school, domestic violence)
· Sexual assault / indecent assault on a minor (i.e., classmate)
· Property crimes (shoplifting, theft, burglary, vandalism)
· Violent crime (robbery, rape, felony assault)
Give Your Child a Chance at the Best Outcome with a Proven Juvenile Law Attorney
Penalties for juvenile crimes can range from probation to commitment to the Department of Youth Services until age 18. As a former Hampden County prosecutor, Bruce Patryn knows that police investigations of juvenile offenses often are less thorough, leaving openings for a skilled criminal defense lawyer. He has an arsenal of legal techniques to get charges dismissed, suppress key evidence, or negotiate favorable pleas to lesser charges. Our goal is to keep the offense off your child's criminal record, or at least minimize the consequences.
Call the Law Offices of Bruce J. Patryn at 413.746.6834 for effective juvenile law representation. We provide a free, confidential consultation, personal service, and vigorous defense.